Solar Power Information - Goolwa South, SA, 5214
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Goolwa South home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Goolwa South and the 5214 postcode area in South Australia.
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Postcode 5214 Solar Power Statistics
In Goolwa South's postcode area (5214), more than 4,135 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 19,889 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 8,644, this works out to 2,301 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 6,453 dwellings in the 5214 area, so that calculates out at 64 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 77,876 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 4,867 homes) and retail electricity costs of 42c per kilowatt-hour; Goolwa South and 5214 postcode area residents are collectively generating $11,938,345 of energy at retail prices a year!
Goolwa South solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 5214 region avoiding 14,497 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Goolwa South?
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Solar Energy Resources In Goolwa South
Goolwa South experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 4.67 kilowatt-hours per square metre per day on average over a year. The following graph shows solar irradiation/output levels per kilowatt of installed solar panels in the 5214 area per month.
Daily/Monthly System Energy Output Estimates
Here's what you can expect to generate with various sized solar power systems in the Goolwa South area, assuming good quality components, a suitable rooftop and professional, accredited solar installation.
Annual Electricity Output Estimates
Based on the above, the following is what you should be able to expect from a solar panel installation in Goolwa South in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,146 kWh (equivalent to ~122% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 8,575 kWh (~147%)
- 10kW system - 14,291 kWh (~245%)
- 13kW system - 18,579 kWh (~318%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Goolwa South, South Australia should generally face North for the best results. For a good panel angle, the general rule of thumb is it should be around the same as latitude. In Goolwa South's case, that is 35 degrees - but usually whatever your rooftop angle is will be fine (unless it's under 10 degrees - then tilt frames may be needed).
Feed In Tariffs In South Australia
As well as providing your home with electricity, Goolwa South solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In SA, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 5c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 5214 area.
Goolwa South Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6.6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 40% and the low end of the feed in tariff range rate of 5c, Goolwa South solar power system owners can expect to save $1,868 per year.
Alexandrina Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there are special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Alexandrina Council area. Circumstances where approval is required include where a property is State or Local Heritage listed. Approval will also be required in a situation where the weight of the system is more 100kg at any one point of attachment to the roof, unless the weight is distributed, the panels do not overhang the roof, and the panels are fitted parallel to the roof with the underside nomore than 100mm above the surface of the roof
It's important to check with Alexandrina Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Goolwa South should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In South Australia
A series of steps must be completed in South Australia involving you, your network distributor and your installer - but your installer will do most of the administrative heavy lifting. Learn more about the grid connection process in South Australia.
Solar Panel Installers In Goolwa South
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Installing A Solar Battery In Goolwa South
Households across Australia are increasingly thinking of installing a home battery; either as an addition/upgrade to an existing PV system, or installed concurrently with solar panels. Whether batteries will make sense for your Goolwa South home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Goolwa South who can advise you on home energy storage as a retrofit upgrade or part of a full solar + battery system installation - and provide a quote.
If you have any questions regarding choosing, buying and installing solar panels in Goolwa South (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Goolwa South Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Goolwa South SA 5214 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 5214 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Alexandrina Council - South Australia
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Goolwa South is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the South Australia average of 0.51kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Hindmarsh Island Marina , coordinates 35°30'53" S 138°47'56" E, around 1.3 km from the centre of Goolwa South.